Louis van Gaal to call time on career when he leaves Manchester United

The veteran Dutch boss is contracted to United until 2017 and last night revealed he will bring down the curtain on career at Old Trafford.

The 63-year-old, who enjoyed success in his native Holland, Spain and Germany before making the move to England, is already planning his retirement in Portugal with wife Truus.

"I am old," said Van Gaal. "This is my last job. For sure. I have to pay attention to my kids, my grandchildren but also to my wife. They deserve it."

"Now I cannot pay that attention," added Van Gaal in an interview with the Daily Telegraph.

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE: Van Gaal has said the United job will be his last [GETTY]

“I am old. This is my last job. For sure”

Louis van Gaal

"I was not at the birthday of my grandson for example. I don't like it. My wife wants to quit now already! Five years ago!

"I have a paradise in Portugal. I want to quit to go there, play golf, eat fantastic food."

Of immediate concern to Van Gaal is ensuring United remain in the top four between now and the end of the season to book a return to the Champions League next season.

But worries United could miss out on Europe's elite competition once again could see Barcelona right-back snub the chance of a switch to Old Trafford when his contract at the Nou Camp expires in the summer.